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These days it took precisely twenty minutes to throw on enough clothing to cover herself, and gentlemen in her vicinity never showed reaction beyond a sharpish discomfort at the apparition of a woman with a stomach the size of a large cannonball.

Viscountess Withers was seated in a small chair, riffling through her reticule. Clearly a pair of pince-nez would have come in handy, but spectacles were inconceivable, given the dictates of fashion. But you, my dear, might go far to changing my mind. How dare you look so delightful?

Perhaps your example will finish the ridiculous habit of women confining themselves. Such a punitive word, confinement. No one would wish to see me on the streets of London.

In fact, this is the first time I have seen a woman so close to her time. So when do you expect it, my dear? They choose their own moment, or so I gather. The midwife seems to think it might be a matter of a few weeks. If she grew any larger, she'd be confined to a bath chair, like the Prince of Wales when he had the gout. Here I am, ready to help in every way! Esme had to grin at that. Arabella was her very favorite relative, and not only because her reputation was as scandalous as Esme's own.

Not to mention positively self-sacrificing in the midst of the season. One can have just as much pleasure outside of London. Even in Wiltshire, if one applies oneself. I knew that you would be quite dreary in the country all by yourself.

Always struck me as a foolish habit, women rusticating themselves in the wilderness merely because they're carrying a babe. The French are much more sensible. Marie Antoinette was dancing up to the moment she gave birth. She was no longer in full mourning, and the idea of returning to blacks was dispiriting. But then, so was her girth. I suppose you know that your friend the Duchess of Girton is enceinte?

If she births a male, obviously Fairfax-Lacy will lose his title. Mind you, it was only an honorary one, but having had it for eight years at least, the man will probably feel as if he's lost his hair. We'll have to cheer him up, won't we, darling? Esme looked up, startled. I am not in a position to entertain a house party, particularly one which includes a man I have only the slimmest acquaintance with! Arabella ignored her. Why be on our lonesome when we needn't?

It is the season, but I fancy that my invitation outweighs any tedious little parties that might be occuring in London. I shall take care of everything. In fact, I already have. I brought some of my staff with me, dearest, because there are such terrible difficulties with people hired in the country, are there not?

The extra footmen might come in handy if she was reduced to being hoisted about in a chair. Of course, we won't hold any public gatherings, or perhaps only a very, very small one, because of your condition. They are all absolutely efficacious. You must try them immediately!

Your mother's skin was disastrous when she was carrying you. I had just the opposite reaction as I read A Wild Pursuit. This is the first book I have read from Eloisa James, and I very much enjoyed her.

Sep 01, Joanne rated it really liked it. Information for Authors Press Booksellers and Wld. A Wild Pursuit Details. As a Ravenel by-blow spurned by his father, Ethan has little interest in purshit society, yet he is captivated by the bold and beautiful Garrett.

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Privacy When you subscribe to my blog and sign up to receive notifications of new blog posts by email, your email address is saved on a server. Their story has been interwoven in the three books of this series so far, and yet it is the story that has most captured my imagination and felt emotionally attached to. Ethan Ransom, a former detective for Scotland Yard, is as gallant as he is secretive, a rumoured assassin whose true loyalties are a mystery.

For one exhilarating night, they give in to their potent attraction before becoming strangers again. A man who breaks every rule. As a Ravenel by-blow spurned by his father, Ethan has little interest in polite society, yet he is captivated by the bold and beautiful Garrett.

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